CRIMINAL CASE INITIATED ON FACT OF EXPLOSION AT NAIRIT PLANT

ArmInfo
2009-05-15 13:53:00

ArmInfo. A criminal case has been initiated on the fact of explosion
at Nairit Plant on Articles 231 part 2 and 285 part 2 of the Armenian
Criminal Code, the Police press-service told ArmInfo.

Preliminary investigation is underway. To recall 4 were killed and
6 were injured as a result of the explosion.

CJSC Nairit Plant is the exclusive producer of chloroprene rubber
in Armenia and CIS. A 90pct stake in the plant belongs to Rhinoville
Property Limited.

The remaining 10pct stake in the company belongs to the Government
of Armenia. The Polish Samex, American Intertex and Russian Eurogas
are the founders of Rhiniville property limited.